From the English Wedding Directory – storytelling photography from Rachel Joyce (Lancashire)

There’s a secret little bucket list in my mind of photographers whose style I love and who I dream of working with one day… and who I’d definitely be getting in touch with if I was planning my own wedding! Somewhere at the top of that list is a lovely Lancashire wedding photographer who has been a supporter of and contributor to the English Wedding Blog pretty much since day one. Lovely Rachel Joyce Photography has had weddings and shoots published in the English Wedding Bible as well as on the blog, and I’m proud to say she’s a member of the English Wedding Directory too.

Rachel describes herself as ‘a storytelling photographer’ and if you head on over to her website and blog you will soon see why. She’s skilled in her craft as a visual storyteller and her wedding images are vibrant, beautiful and joyful to look at – and she’s one of my favourite UK wedding photographers for 2018 and beyond.

Rachel shoots weddings in the north west, from the Lakes to Manchester, Lancashire and beyond – and comes highly recommended by me! Check her out here –

Here’s a little taster of Rachel’s wedding photography, but do visit her website to see more – and get in touch to check availability for your wedding date!

“Hi, I’m Rachel – a wedding photographer based up North. I’m a storytelling photographer and weddings make for really good stories! I love to work with couples who aren’t too fussed about traditions – they’d much rather do their own thing and enjoy the day. I’m obsessed with colour and I love couples who laugh a lot!

“My style of photography is super relaxed – no cheesy posing here. Just beautiful images of people you love.”

Claire Gould

Claire spends her days writing - either in beautiful calligraphy or online. She lives on the edge of the English Lake District only minutes away from the beach, where she loves to escape and unwind. Claire's calligraphy can be found at www.byMoonandTide.com. Claire launched the English Wedding Blog in November 2009 - it's been a top 10 UK wedding blog ever since, with a regional focus we hope you LOVE.

May 25th, 2020

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The English Wedding Blog is all about creativity: my dream is to curate an online space for couples to get inspired by real weddings, shoots and the latest in wedding design - with a real focus on English and UK weddings and suppliers.

I'm also known for writing calligraphy - for my work with Kirstie Allsopp and because I've worked with hundreds of brides and grooms. Beautiful writing is my passion and I'm happiest with a pen in my hand and ink on my face!

I live on the edge of the English Lake District, a couple of minutes from the seaside. I've lived in France and Italy, I ride a Vespa, I'm a cat person and I love dirty guitar bands, walking in the mountains, and my beach.